The judicial landscape could change dramatically if Trump gets another nomination.

Carpenter said Justices Ginsburg, Kennedy and Breyer could all soon retire.

“That would result in a massive shift on the court,” said Carpenter. “The next pick down the road could affect things like affirmative action, and abortion and religious liberty claims and gay rights and all of those very controversial topics.”

Carpenter said while something revealing can come out of confirmation hearings, he expects Judge Gorsuch to sail through based on his track record.